Emmy-winning football comedy, Ted Lasso, returns after three years break

The beloved Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso" is set to make its return after a three-year hiatus, with the cast expressing a seamless transition back into their roles. "It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless," said Hannah Waddingham, who plays AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton. Co-stars Jeremy Swift and Juno Temple echoed this sentiment, noting that the cast "hit the ground running" when filming resumed for Season 4.

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It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless.

This new season takes an unexpected turn, moving the optimistic American coach, played by Jason Sudeikis, to his native Kansas. There, he takes on the challenge of managing a second-division women's team. This shift in location and focus allowed the actors to delve deeper into Sudeikis's inspirations for the show, which has become one of Apple TV's most successful series.

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I think we’ve always felt like a family from day one on this.

Juno Temple, who portrays Keeley Jones, described the move as a "really, really special way to come back again," adding that stepping slightly "out of our comfort zone" made for a "fun experience." The change of scenery also provided a "beautiful vacation together in a place that’s both very important to Ted and very important to Jason," she noted.

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hit the ground running

The series, which debuted in 2020 and quickly became a flagship program for Apple TV+, is known for its heartwarming characters and comedic drama. A teaser for the new season featured Sudeikis and Coach Beard appearing during the World Cup final halftime show, hinting at the show's continued connection to the sport. The new setting promises to introduce fresh characters and dynamics while focusing on the emerging women's team and the players' pursuit of success.

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It felt like a really, really special way to come back again, to be slightly out of our comfort zone.